JUDICIAL REVIEW & PUBLIC AUTHORITY MATTERS
Decisions made by government bodies, regulators and public authorities can have significant consequences for individuals, companies and organisations. We advise clients on public authority decisions, regulatory issues and judicial review-related matters.
We Can Assist If You Are Facing Issues Such As:
- A public authority or regulator or any Tribunal has made a decision affecting your rights, employment, licence, business or property.
- A licence, approval, permit or administrative decision is disputed.
- You require advice on whether a government or public authority decision can be challenged.
- You need to respond to enforcement, regulatory or administrative action.
- You have been unlawfully dismissed, removed, suspended or subjected to disciplinary action by a public authority, statutory body or public-sector employer.
- There are issues involving procedure, fairness, bias, lack of reasons or failure to follow due process.
How We Can Help
We can assist by reviewing the decision, correspondence and statutory framework, advising on available options, preparing representations or court papers and representing clients where proceedings are required.
Documents That May Be Required
- Decision letter or notice from authority
- Application documents and supporting materials
- Emails, letters or meeting records
- Licence, permit or approval documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every decision can be challenged. The facts, legal basis, procedure, reasons and time limits need to be considered.
Yes, some public law remedies involve strict timelines. Prompt legal advice is important.
Depending on the circumstances, representations or clarification letters may be appropriate before proceedings are considered.